PROMOTING FITNESS IN BREVARD COUNTY THROUGH RUNNING & WALKING SPACE COAST RUNNERS
MAY 2016
IN THIS ISSUE 6 Race Reports — BOSTON — Every Marathon Has A Story Run a Mile with Steve Hedgespeth
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SPACE COAST RUNNERS
LISA HAMELIN DICK WHITE Editor-in-Chief SCR President
OFFICERS Design Director BRITTANY STREUFERT Vice President MARY RAMBA
Secretary CYNDI BERGS Contributing Editor MARISA FLINT Treasurer CAROL BALL Contributing Editor ANGELA LEEDS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Contributing Editor KRISTEN KLEIN Member KAITLIN DONNER Guest Contributor PATTI SPONSLER Member LISA HAMELIN Photography DOUG CARROLL Member MICHAEL HIGGINS
Member HOWARD KANNER WEBSITE Member HARRY PROSSER Website: SpaceCoastRunners.org Member BOB RALL Website Editor LORAN SERWIN Member RON RITTER [email protected] Member & ROY Chair LORAN SERWIN Results/Calendar MATT MAHONEY Member SHANE STREUFERT [email protected] Member NANCY WINGO
SPACE COAST RUNNERS (SCR) is a nonprofit organi- zation incorporated under the laws of the State of Flori- da. Our purpose is to promote fitness, through running and walking at the community level. SCR is a proud chapter of the Road Runners Club of America. Visit us online at SpaceCoastRunners.org. We also in- vite you to attend our Board meetings, which are open to the public and are held at 7pm on the third Monday of each month.
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SCR ESTABLISHED 1978 DEPARTMENTS
05 From the Editor 07 Presidential Inquiry 40 Local Race Calendar
42 Birthday Calendar RESOURCES
02 SCR Board Members
09 Local Fun Runs FEATURES
11 SCR Central On Our Cover: Rachel Redlien proudly displays the completed inaugural Space Coast 33K Challenge medal set. She earned the 16 Run Local special medal for completing the Space Coast Classic 15K, Eye of 18 RRCA National Convention the Dragon 10K and the Space Walk of Fame 8K. Above: SCR members and other local participants lined up to 20 Runner of the Year Series collect their 33K medal and to have it assembled by the member volunteers after the SWOF 8K. 30 Run A Mile With...
33 Long Distance Relationships
34 Where in the World?
35 Boston: Every Marathon Has a Story 39 3 Ways Running Can Ruin Your Life RACE REPORTS 22 Space Walk of Fame 8K 28 SunSet Run & Walk 5K
24 The Village Has Lost Its Idiot 29 Run For It 5K
25 Uprising Fitness Challenge 27 Pirates Plunder 2 Miler
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Space Coast Runners RUNNER OF THE YEAR SERIES ready to run in 2015-2016
May 1 June 4 Eat My Crust 5K Awards Night VOTED BEST LOCAL 5K by SPACE COAST RUNNERS 2015 Tickets go on sale
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See the complete ROY series ranking by clicking here. For more click The SCR Runner of the Year Series was first run in 1982. It’s one of the best details, here. local road race series with distances ranging from the 5K to the half and full marathon. Participants get the Brevard County experience with our wide vari- ety of courses in Melbourne, Indialantic, Melbourne Beach, Cocoa, Titusville and Viera. MAY 2016 SCR/4 SPACECOASTRUNNERS.ORG
EDITOR’S LETTER May 2016
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SCR am excited to welcome Kristen Klein to the newsletter team! She is BOARD MEMBERS I a phenomenal runner on our Space Coast Runners team, as well as a volunteer for many organizations, including our own. She will be help- Kaitlin Donner ing with writing content; check out her report on the Village Has Lost Its Idiot 5K this month! When you see her on the road, make sure you wave and say ‘thanks’! Our issue this month is chock-full of fun stuff! The big news in April was the Boston Marathon of course. Guest writer and longtime SCR member Patti Sponsler, contributed our Boston article—make sure you read it. We also have a reprint of an article about legendary John Ouweleen in SCR Central. Last but not least, want to learn more about Steve Hedgespeth?? I know I do—he’s one of our more humble SCR members who kicks butt on the Name: Kaitlin Donner race course every time. He’s our spotlight Run a Mile With participant for Favorite SCR series race: May. Eat My Crust 5K Our Annual Awards Night Banquet is set for June 4, 2016 and we are Favorite Space pretty excited about it. More details are in this issue and we’ll be sending Coast area to out eBlasts about it. And, upcoming summer social run: South fun runs will be back as well! Stay tuned for those Tropical Trail details. Running partner(s): My husband Ed and the Keep moving forward! Sunday morning crew Lisa Hamelin Little known fact/secret Editor-in-Chief about yourself: I can po- [email protected] go stick 400 meters around a track.
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PRESIDENTIAL INQUIRY A Monthly Column from SCR President, Dick White
GREETINGS ALL! explained that baby joggers are not allowed in any race for the Another month has come and gone, and it is time to above listed reason, but that GET BUSY!! races are run on public roads, Did you get your 33K medal? 145 people did! They all so we do not have the authority finished the 2015 Space Coast Classic 15K, the 2016 to remove them from the Eye of the Dragon 10K and the 2016 Space Walk of course. The irate mom did not Fame 8K to complete the Inaugural Space Coast Chal- appreciate the RD "making up lenge 33K!! Space Coast Runners are very proud of our excuses". Three Flagship Events and we are looking forward to an PLEASE, people - is there no consideration for the other even greater trifecta next year - although the 23 recipi- runners on the course? When my daughter was little, I ents of the 4 Beer Glass sets (a door prize/lottery gift pushed her through countless races - including a Disney from the unequaled Carol Ball) might believe that NOTH- Marathon (got her picture taken being held by Pocahon- ING can top this year’s prize! tas)- I ALWAYS lined up in the back and never passed We are very busy at this time preparing for the Runner of anyone unless it was safe to do so. the Year Awards Banquet. Do you have your ticket yet? Please understand that I appreciate all forms of running You can check your position or that of your rival or train- and walking - I have been beaten by Galloway program- ing partner - at spacecoastrunners.org mers more than once - but as today's races become We will be looking forward to seeing you there for all of more and more crowded, a little courtesy could go a the award presentations, including Hall of Fame Induc- LONG way without a race director having to be a referee. tions and Golden Shoe Presentations. In case you have not heard, the new race in Downtown There was a very interesting article in the Wednesday, Cocoa that was to take place on Saturday evening May April 20th edition of the Florida Today concerning Race 21st, 2016 - The Shine the Light 5K has been cancelled. Mishaps caused by baby-joggers, children lining up in the Hope your spring training is going well. CONGRATULA- front, people running with their dogs and even Galloway TIONS to ALL of the SCR member FINISHERS of this followers abruptly pulling up without pulling over. Michelle year’s Boston Marathon! YOU ROCK!! was not faulting anyone in particular, she was asking for input on how to regulate these occurrences WITHOUT Run Strong, Run Long, alienating runners. She is truly interested in YOUR sug- gestions so I will reprint her email below. This is a serious Dick issue that the Road Runners Club of America states "affects our ability to obtain adequate liability insur- Dick White, SCR President ance". Contact: [email protected] com. [email protected] This article was particularly timely as SCR recently re- ceived a rather irate letter from a baby jogger-pushing mom that "didn't notice" prior to entry that baby joggers are not allowed in "this race". The race director patiently
JUNE Advertise in this BOARD MEETING newsletter. June 20, 2016 at 7:00pm
Pro-Health Viera FREE Ad * $25 Half Page * $50 Full Page All members are welcome To advertise your business or race in the SCR newsletter to attend. contact Lisa Hamelin, Editor-in-Chief at [email protected].
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———— 2015 - 2016 ———— SPACE COAST RUNNERS AWARDSAWARDS NIGHTNIGHT SATURDAY, June 4th at 6PM — TICKETS GO ON SALE MAY 9TH $15 adults $5 kids Location — The Indian Harbour Beach Community Services Center Mail cash or check to P.O. Box 541837 Merritt Island, FL 32954. Checks made payable to Space Coast Runners.
NOMINATIONS OPEN MAY 8, 2016 FOR: Best Local Race * Most Inspiring Athlete * Best Weekly Fun Run Most Improved Runner * Best Finish Line Photo MAY 2016 SCR/8 SPACECOASTRUNNERS.ORG
Local Fun Runs & Walks
It’s always better to run and walk with friends! Our fitness community offers several opportunities to find a group to train with. Please contact [email protected] to add your fun run!
Day Location Time Organizer Sun Riverfront Park, Cocoa Village 6:30 am Space Coast Runners ([email protected])
Sun Oars & Paddles Park, IHB 6:30 am Running Zone ([email protected]) Sun Oars & Paddles Park, IHB 7:00 am Up & Running Fitness ([email protected]) Sun Murrell Road Running Group (MRRG) 7:00 am http://www.meetup.com/Murrell-Road-Running- Spyglass parking lot, Viera Group/
Mon/Wed/Fri Fay Lake Wilderness Park, 5:30 am Kim Badgett ([email protected]) Port St. John Mon Pizza Gallery & Grill, Viera 6:00 pm Running Zone ([email protected]) Mon LongDoggers, Indialantic 6:00 pm Steve Chin ([email protected]) Mon Running for Brews Cocoa Beach, Ho- 7:00 pm Bo Trapnell ([email protected]) gan’s Irish Bar
Tues Iron Oak Post Run Club, Melbourne 5:45 pm 321-327-8479
Tues LongDoggers, Melbourne 6:00 pm Running Zone ([email protected]) Tues (1st/3rd of Playalinda Fun Club Runs, Playa- 6:30 pm Donna Scott (225-8978) each month) linda Brewing Company
Tues Running for Brews Satellite Beach, Long 7:00 pm Corey Huau/Sasha Byers Doggers ([email protected])
Wed Intracoastal Run Club, Eau Gallie 5:30 pm Amy Ustjanowski ([email protected])
Wed Cocoa Beach Fun Runs 6:30 pm Judd Spitzer ([email protected]) and Craig LongDoggers—1st & 3rd Wed Piepmeier ([email protected]) Juice ‘n Java Café—2nd & 4th Wed
Wed Village Idiot Pub, Cocoa Village 6:00 pm 321-301-4487 Wed Running for Brews Melbourne, Fia’s 7:00 pm http://www.meetup.com/Running-for-Brews- Ristorante & Pizzeria Melbourne/ - Marcus Smith
Thurs Running Zone, Melbourne 6:00 pm Running Zone ([email protected]) Thurs CrossFit Rise Above, Melbourne (1st Thurs 6:00 pm Up & Running Fitness of month), Chase Bank, Indialantic (all oth- ([email protected]) er Thursdays) Thurs Running for Brews Viera, 7:00 pm Sean & Sandra Christian Long Doggers ([email protected])
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Local Fun Runs & Walks Intracoastal Run Club, Melbourne
Running for Brews, Viera
Long Doggers, Indialantic
Running for Brews, Cocoa Beach
Village Idiot Pub, Cocoa Village Running for Brews, Satellite Beach
Running for Brews, Melbourne
Running Zone, Melbourne
Cocoa Beach Runners, Cocoa Beach
Up & Running Fitness, Indian Harbour Beach
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SCR Central A LOOK AT WHAT’S HAPPENING ON THE SPACE COAST RUN SCENE
NEW MEMBERS! We look forward to running with you! Bryony Edwards Paul Edwards Sandra Edwards Hillary Eisbrenner Sandy Green Wilma Green Dianna Green Samantha Reasoner Dylan Reasoner Tammy Reasoner Esther Wilkinson Bruce Wilkinson
If you are a new member to SCR and have not picked up your Hydration stations are set out SOUTH River Road at approximately Mile 2 & Mile 4 Space Coast Runners COMING SOON!
June 1, 2016 Space Coast Runners will be hosting a Global Running Day event in Co- coa Village to celebrate this special day. Mark your calendars to attend! Global Running Day is the evolution of National Running Day in the U.S., which was started in 2009 by lead- ing running organizations and races throughout the nation. Last year we NEW SCR WEBSITE had tons of runners throughout the county join us for our big event.
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SCR Central A LOOK AT WHAT’S HAPPENING ON THE SPACE COAST RUN SCENE Congratulations to the inaugural finishers of the Space Coast Challenge 145 participants finished all three of the Space Coast Runners’ races.
Castner’s Streak Continues Congratulations to all the SCR members who ran in the 39th an- nual Gate River Run 15K on March 12, 2016. We are happy to report that Gary Castner kept his streak alive and completed his 39th Gate River race. Castner has run every race since 1977. He finished this year in 1:41:25.
Two members placed in the age group categories that were awarded five deep. Gary Gates ran a time of 56:36 to take first place in the men’s 50-54 division. Steve Chin placed third in the 45-49 division with his 55:45 time.
Other noteworthy local times came from Sara Trane’s 58:56 for third age group in 30-34 year olds and Tracy Dutra who ran 1:05:27 which was fast enough for second in the women’s 40-44 age group.
SCR Finishers included: Judy Bailey (1:38:13), Carol Ball (1:19:07), Danny Barrett (1:07:57), Ilse Berube (1:16:23), Jerry Bird (1:32:57), JoAnne Boland (1:22:43), Cristina Canales (1:24:24), Keith Flint (2:08:25), Marisa Flint (2:08:25), Kathy Gay (2:00:45), Greg Griffin (1:22:01), Sara Griffin (2:09:46), Austin Hahn (1:47:19), Scott Larson (1:03:18), Denise Laventure (2:30:45), Alysson Lyons (1:41:05), Dana Maughn (1;39:05), Doug Nichols (1:04:36), George Oswald (1:37:21), Marion Oswald (1:34:38), Shona Price (1:35:19), Chris Reesh (1:16:23), Cheryl Ritter (1:18:20), Ron Ritter (1:04:05), Ron Roff (1:33:57), Tom Sim (2:34:49), Veronica Sim (1:20:17), Candy Smith (1:36:15), Philip Smith (1:28:17), Keith Snodgrass (1:01:57), Ana Stark (2:10:59), Jara Tomana (1:22:30), Micah Vanatta (1:10:34), Cami Waldon (1:27:52), John Wall (58:05), Dean Worm (1:13:52) MAY 2016 SCR/12 SPACECOASTRUNNERS.ORG
SCR Central A LOOK AT WHAT’S HAPPENING ON THE SPACE COAST RUN SCENE
FOLLOW US ON >>TWITTER: @SPACECSTRUNNERS >>INSTAGRAM: @SPACECOASTRUNNERS >>FACEBOOK: @SPACECOASTRUNNERS Best Way to Display Your Awards, Medals, Bibs, Shirts, Etc. Winner
In last month’s newsletter, Editor Lisa Hamelin asked readers to share photos of unique and creative ways to display everything race related. Our winner was Annie Caza. Annie told us her "wall of fame" as she calls it is located in her home gym, not in the living room... LOL. She hangs plaques and other knickknacks like old license plates she’s collected along with pictures, or sayings to break down the monotony of the race awards (she has many!). Annie also has a couple of bookshelves with medals, trophies, and other treasures in her gym. Finally, Annie saves her bibs. She’s done this for many years. She puts the bib along with the printed results and notes (weather, health, injuries, etc...) in a binder. Every single race has a page in a plastic sleeve and she readi- ly admits she may not be right in the head. No judging allowed. We however think it’s great and organized! A lot of times, before a certain race, Annie can go back to the album and retrace all her times/paces for that particular race. It is faster than looking online. And, it allows for a trip back down memory lane. Congratulations Annie! Enjoy your Paddling Paradise rental compliments of the newsletter. This month’s contest is all about shoes. Email in a photo showing us all of your running shoes (and a count if there’s too many that we can't even begin to tell). Person with the most WINS!
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SCR Central A LOOK AT WHAT’S HAPPENING ON THE SPACE COAST RUN SCENE
Article reprinted with permission from Lt. George J.Wren, Jr., editor of the Former New Jersey State Troopers Association’s newsletter True Blue & Gold (April 2016 edition).
I continue to keep in contact with our own 'Marathon Man,' professional help. Hopefully I will overcome. London will be Lt. John Ouweleen, #1759 (Ret), and here's his my sixth and final World Major. Wish me luck, and I will cer- latest update of April 5th: tainly report my results for your upcoming newsletters. After London, it will be Amsterdam, Holland on October 16, As I mentioned at the winter party, my last marathon turned 2016, and rounding out the year will be the Space Coast from sheer disappointment to jubilation. It all started with the Half Marathon on November 27, 2016. Have a great sum- morning of January 3, 2016, Race Day, Jacksonville Bank mer! Marathon. I awoke to pouring rain, so bad that I could not see the parking lot from my hotel room at the Embassy After receiving that amazing overview from John he further Suites. However, I had to go thru with it. At the 5K marker, I added that he was just featured on the cover of the running already knew it was going to be a long day. I finished the club he belongs to, the Space Coast Runners. Well, I could- race with a disappointing time of 3:32:56. So downtrodden n't help but contact the Space Coast Runners to request was I, since I had run a 3:23:40 at Twin-Cities three months permission to reprint that newsletter cover in our newsletter. earlier that I considered quitting. Conversing by email with Lisa Hamelin, it wasn't hard to see that the Space Coast Runners are very proud of John and When I got home, I cleaned up my emails, and went to his accomplishments. Lisa replied: Absolutely! I've attached my Facebook site. There, in comments was an entry that my the .jpg of it for your use. If possible, I would love to see the finishing time had placed first in multiple age groups. I went article you're doing on John when it's published - we are into the results, and discovered that not only had I won the proud of our local phenom and I'm sure many of our SCR 75-79 age group, but also the 70-74, 65-69, 60-64, and family would love to know more about him. John may have placed third in the 55-59 age group. This brought a complete told you about that particular race, but if not - the race was attitude change, and needless to say jubilation. Further- Downtown Melbourne 5K on March 26 and he won his age more, I found that all the times across the board suffered group and smashed the course record by over 2 minutes! from the existing conditions. He got 21:43 in the male 75-79 category, which shattered Since then I have raced in two shorter races. The first of Roger Rouiller's 2014 record of 23:48. the year, I acquired the services of a personal training coach. To measure my progress, I raced in a 10K on Febru- Having had the opportunity to review the Space Coast Run- ary 28, 2016 in Vero Beach Fl. I placed first in my age ners newsletter, I found it very telling that the article ended group, as well as multiple age groups with a 44:26, 7:10 with, "It was Roger who convinced his friend, Johnny O to average mile, and on March 26, 2016, Downtown Mel- run the 5K which is a short race for him. John, of course, is bourne, multiple age groups, with a 21:43, 7:00 average the reigning USATF #1 ranked marathoner in the age mile. In doing so, I broke the course record in the 75-79 age group." There is no doubt that the Space Coast Runners are group by two minutes and 5 seconds. a close-knit family, one John always speaks very highly of.
On April 21st, I fly to London for the Virgin Money London Best of Luck in London John, we'll be rooting for you, every Marathon, scheduled for April 24th. I feel great, have super step of the way! confidence, and based on my two recent shorter races, and am ready to race. The only deficit I face is that I am unable Lt. George J.Wren, Jr., #3680 (Ret) to race in my age group. London cuts it off at 70, so I must compete with competitors almost six years younger. I was aware of this prior to entry, and this is the reason I sought
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SCR Central A LOOK AT WHAT’S HAPPENING ON THE SPACE COAST RUN SCENE
SPECIAL SCR MEMBER RACE DISCOUNTS Receive a 20% discount on all Virtual Strides events by entering the club discount code SCRmember20 during registration. The May event is the Honor and Remem- ber Virtual Run— 5k/10k/Half Marathon distances to benefit Family Lives On Foun- dation. Save 20% on any of the Masters of All Terrain off road running events. Use code SPACEMOAT. Events are on 6/11—Marathon (Seminole State Forest), 9/10— Half Marathon and 1/7/17 — Ultra. Receive a 10% discount on any MultiRace event. Coming up is the Tri Cocoa Village Sprint & Olympic Triathlon on 5/22. Use discount code SpaceCoast to save! (Offer not valid on: DRIHOPE4ACure, Pineapple Man & Bay Harbor) Special savings for all the ladies! The Zooma Women’s Race Series is offering members a 10% discount on any of their upcoming races including: ZOOMA Annapolis Half Marathon + 10K (6/4/16) Annapolis, MD; ZOOMA Cape Cod Half Marathon + 10K (9/24/16) North Falmouth, MA and ZOOMA Florida Half Marathon, 12K + 5K (10/22/16) Amelia Island, FL. Enter code: SPACECOAST to receive the discount. Vacation Races is extending a 15% discount to all SCR members. To save 15% on upcoming 2016 races like the Grand Canyon Half Marathon (5/7/16) and the Great Smoky Mountains Half (9/10/16), use code 16VACRC145. Please note: Discounts are negotiated exclusively for Space Coast Runners members only. Sharing and distributing is highly discouraged and jeopardizes our ability to bring these added benefits to our membership.
SCR Sunday Run Update Mark your calendar SCR Sunday Run May 22, 2016 Direction Change There will be NO water out on River Road June 5, 2016 due to the Cocoa Village Tri event taking place that morning. Will run NORTH on River Road.
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RUN LOCAL
RITCH GRISSOM MEMORIAL WETLANDS at VIERA Looking for a run outside of suburbia? If you head west and go way down Wickham Road you’ll discover the beautiful Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands at Viera. Located near the Mocca- sin Island Tract of the River Lakes Conservation Area, the Wetlands are a popular site for runners, walkers, birders, photographers, and eco-tourists. Both the Wetlands and nearby Supplemental Ponds are accessible by automobile so don’t be surprised if you’re out on a run and see a car. You’re also likely to see a bunch of Indiana Jones-looking guys taking wildlife pictures out there. The Wetlands consists of 200 acres divided by berms into four cells (ponds) around a central lake. The cells are numbered Cell 1, Cell 2, Cell 3, and Cell 4. It’s open 7am to dusk, seven days a week. The area is very scenic with lots of wildlife. While you run on the hard packed gravel sur- face, you may observe the likes of deer, raccoon, a plethora of birds and the occasional snake or alligator. The outside loop is a little over two miles. Bring along your own hydration if you plan on doing more than a few miles as there is no water fountain or shade. A porta potty at the entrance is accessible. There are benches along the roadside to rest or take in the view. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on leash. Remember, alligators are often spotted at the wetlands.
Report by Brittany Streufert. Photography by Daryl Gilbert. Viera Wetlands is located at 3658 Charlie Corbeil Way, Viera.
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THE 57TH RRCA NATIONAL CONVENTION
MARCH 17—20, DALLAS, TX SCR Event. By Carol Ball The Friday and Saturday convention education ses- This years’ annual Road Runners Club of America sions are tailored to different areas of interest. I at- National Convention was held in Dallas, Texas and attended the Governance Series; 3 sessions focused was hosted by the Dallas Running Club. Space Coast on club boards, financial management, legal respon- Runners was represented by Carol Ball, Brittany sibilities, etc. Barbara and Brittany attended other Streufert, and Barbara Linton (pictured below). sessions such as “Creating a Fitness Community”, “Social Media Engagement”, “Club Training Pro- grams”, etc. Each 1.5 hour session was packed with good information. Friday Luncheon Keynote Speaker was Ben Rosario (pictured below), an elite athlete and coach currently with Northern Arizona Elite training Olympic hope- fuls. His moving talk was “Running Changes Lives!”
We flew into Dallas on Thursday, March 17. We checked into the convention at the host hotel, the Crowne Plaza Downtown. We were given a snazzy Leslie Jordan navy half zip long sleeved shirt, a pair of Feetures socks, our credentials and a bag of good- ies. First thing was the Regional meetings, of which we are the Southern Region. Following was a Wel- come Reception and Meet and Greet. For dinner we found a nice pizza restaurant that was fabulous! Friday morning was a well-attended morning run Friday evening we were treated to a real Texas through the downtown area, led by Dallas Running Barbeque at Eddie Dean’s, with an open bar spon- Club pacers of a wide variety of speeds. When we sored by Active Network. It was not what you would returned, we were given a Leslie Jordan convention typically call barbeque, featuring a huge variety of short sleeved tech shirt, and a medal compliments of down home cooking, with little pies for dessert! Ashworth medals! After a continental breakfast, the Saturday morning the fun runners were greeted first session was RRCA Insurance Program and Risk with 42 (feels like 38) degree temps. I opted for the Management - always interesting and informa- indoor yoga session, but many brave souls ran! This tive. A portion of your membership dues pays for time the reward was an RRCA “Roadie” shirt and an- this insurance protection when you are attending a
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THE 57TH RRCA NATIONAL CONVENTION other convention created medal! The convention expo showcased several industry vendors such as timing, awards and medals, and clothing. A great place to get ideas and speak with vendor reps! Gilbert Tuhabonye (pictured left) was the inspira- tional speaker for the Saturday Luncheon. Gilbert grew up in East Africa and was an accomplished run- ner there. He was also a one of the many victims of the horrific Burundian Civil War, where he was burned, tortured, witnessed mass genocide, and where running literally saved his life through es- cape. He came to the US as part of an Olympic De- velopment Program in 1996. He now coaches and speaks to his motto, “Run with Joy”. The last, and one of the best, education session I attended was “Running Well Beyond Health Chal- lenges and Chronic Diseases” presented by Gary Westlund. He taught us how to overcome and use running and other exercise to strengthen not only our bodies, but also our minds! The BIG announcement of the convention as far as Space Coast Runners is concerned was that our Space Coast Marathon was selected as the RRCA Na- tional Marathon Championship for 2017! We already won the bid for the 2016 event as the Florida State Coast Marathon drew a $400 winning bid! Championship for the Marathon and Half Marathon distances! These championships give us notoriety The Annual Awards Dinner Saturday evening was a and sponsorships. gala affair with lots of inspirational award winners. The next convention will be held in Detroit, Michigan One of the most fun parts of the convention is the March 9-12, 2017. The Weekend Finale was the Dal- Silent Auction, held throughout the day on Satur- las Rock n Roll Half Marathon on Sunday morning. It day. Club representatives from across the U.S. do- was a bit cool for us Floridians, but afforded some nate a myriad of running merchandise, race entries, fast times! Not an easy course, with a few challeng- and local goodies. Attendees play the bidding war ing hills, but a lot of crowd support! Overall, a good game all day, with downright battles as the auction weekend with good friends, and a good race! timeline grows near! It is a great fundraiser for the State Reps Fund. Our donated entry to the Space MAY 2016 SCR/19 SPACECOASTRUNNERS.ORG
Runner of the Year Series ROY RACE #9 — TERRIFIC WEATHER GREETS RUNNERS AT SWOF
2015—2016 ROY Men’s Leaderboard Heading Into The OVERALL John Davis 1 John Davis Final Stretch 2 Shane Streufert obody quite expected the cool 3 Steve Hedgespeth temperatures that greeted run- AGE GRADED ners the morning of the Space 1 Shane Streufert N Walk of Fame 8K & 2 Miler. 2 Joe Hultgren Runners took full advantage of the good weather and race their hearts out in Ti- 3 John Davis tusville. 2015—2016 ROY Women’s Leaderboard John Davis secured his 7th overall win in the Men’s race series with his first place fin- OVERALL Lori Kruger and Annie Caza ish. Steve Hedgespeth edged out Shane 1 Annie Caza Streufert which means the battle for second 2 Lori Kruger overall will be decided at the Eat My Crust 3 Cheryl Ritter 5K. AGE GRADED The women’s series saw Kristen Klein re- 1 Annie Caza turn to racing to the front of the pack alt- 2 Lori Kruger hough Julie Hannah took the win and scored a new PR in the 8K. For points, Lori 3 Carol Ball Kruger and Tricia Rydson both scored high- UPCOMING SERIES EVENT er than series leader-to-date, Annie Caza. Stay tuned for our post-Eat My Crust 5K re- 06/04/16 Awards Night port. There are some very close races up for grabs at the grand finale of the Runner Please note: the series standings reflect your age on August 22, of the Year series. Watch the men’s battle 2015, the date of the first race of the 2015-2016 ROY series for second place. See what happens in the season. women’s race for Masters, Grand Masters If you have any series questions, please email Loran Serwin at and Senior Grandmasters as upsets could [email protected]. happen. And don’t forget to check out the WATCH THE ROY SERIES ANALYSIS ON age-graded standings. Both the men and FACEBOOK! women’s overall standings are too close to Click here to check out Molly’s reports in the video call at this time. section on the SCR Facebook page.
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SPACE COAST RUNNERS Youth Series
Run the Track! The last of the SCR series races, Eat My Crust, is fast approaching and along with it, is the last of our Youth Series runs for the season. The Lil’ Pepperoni run offers 200 and 400 meter options for children 12 and under. The 200 meter race will take place at 8:10 am followed by the 400 meter. As if running isn’t fun enough, your hungry little athlete can refuel with delicious Viera Pizza! This fun run is free, but an entry form is required. If your child has participated in five of the series races, he or she can earn an award, which will be presented at our annual awards night dinner in June.
For more info, contact Rachel White at (321)292-2999 or Photo credit: Brittany Streufert click here to email. Have you ever wanted to be a race director?
Space Coast Runners is look- ing to interview serious appli- NEWSLETTER STAFF cants for the position of race director of the Eye of the Is looking for an individual to Dragon 10K and Tail of the look up out-of-town race results Lizard 2 Mile. We are looking of SCR members each month to for a person with a strong passion for running and publish in the newsletter. event management. The position is volunteer and Apply here (Photo from BlueGurus.com) is an integral part of the SCR race series. To inquire, please contact Barbara Linton.
MAY 2016 SCR/21 SPACECOASTRUNNERS.ORG Streufert Sets New PR,
Wins Space Walk of Fame — 4/9/16 — Titusville
Space Walk of Fame Medals Are Out of this World
The Space Walk of Fame Run was a race of fame at Space View Park in Titusville on April 9.
As a part of both the Titusville Racing Race report by Angela Leeds Series and the Space Coast Runners Runner of the Year Series, almost 400 people crossed the finish line. The race is also popular because of its different 8K Run running distances. Runners can choose from an 8K run, 8K walk, OVERALL MEN 2 mile run, or 2 mile walk. All distances offered a scenic route be- John Davis, 27:27 side the river. Steve Hedgespeth, 27:55 Daniel Eagan, 28:46 The morning of the run was cold and windy, but runners quickly appreciate the weather as the race heated up. The 8K was a dou- OVERALL WOMEN ble loop and then 3 miles beside the Indian River. At the end of Alison Nolan, 29:52 the race, runners received a Space Walk of Fame medal. Winners Sara Trane, 30:59 received a special medal that could also clip off and become a Sarah Simareth, 32:43 belt buckle. MASTERS Shane Streufert, 28:06 Runners who completed the Inaugural Space Coast Challenge— Julie Hannah, 32:49 Space Coast Classic, Eye of the Dragon, and Space Walk of GRAND MASTERS Fame—received a special 33K medal at the Space Coast Run- Joe Hultgren, 31:24 ners tent. Angela Wells, 35:35 Photographs provided by Angela Leeds, Brittany Streufert and Space Coast Event Management. SENIOR GRAND MASTERS Sal Farino, 33:44 Anne Dockery, 38:25 Complete 8K race results, click here. 2 Miler OVERALL MEN Zane Salyers, 11:29 Michael Girard, 13:44 Max Walker, 14:00 OVERALL WOMEN Kara Hedgespeth, 15:40 Madden Lorraine, 15:48 Karon Pittman, 17:19 Complete race results, click here. Top: Jessica Raleigh Frank crosses the finish line. Bottom: Runners wear their 33K medals with pride.
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Space Walk of Fame 8K & 2 Miler — continued
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The Village Has Lost Its Idiot Again 5K — 4/1/16 — Cocoa
Race report by Kristen Klein
OVERALL MALE Idiots Race in Downpour Joe Harkin OVERALL FEMALE The evening of Friday, April 1st April Fools Day, I found myself standing Kristen Klein in a crowd of 244 runners wearing costumes, kilts, and animal mascot heads. This untimed 5K race was mocked by hand drawn clocks on brown butcher paper and the start became official as we counted down in unison: “3…2…1….Idiot!!” Scanning the other runners as we took off running, I quickly realized that the tutus probably outnumbered the Garmins. The Village Idiot Pub’s Second Annual Village Has Lost its Idiot Again 5K Run and block party featured the band Hot Pink (local favorite!); ven- dors; food trucks; beer; pinup girls; and the Molly Roger Rollergirls. Money raised from this race was kept local and donated to Cocoa Main Street this year. The “Idiot proof” 5K course consisted of 3 laps through historic Cocoa Village starting and ending outside the Village Idiot Pub. This race defi- nitely is a spectator sport, however the sky opened up about 5 minutes into run. As a runner, the downpour and puddle jumping only added to the fun but we were the “Idiots”…right? The rain and darkness made it difficult to see, but I knew I was chasing a guy in a kilt. The crowd was encouraging each time we completed a lap on Harrison Street and the temptation to join the party in the dry and warm Village Idiot Pub grew stronger and stronger with each lap. After three laps, Joe Harkin, from San Francisco was the first male to finish. It was his birthday and he had caught the redeye and had just arrived in Florida! I finished first female. All participants were given ‘medals’ made of an empty Dale’s beer can tied to a Mardi Gras beaded necklace. It’s one of my favorites! A shout out to Race Director, Shelley Hudson with Village Idiot Pub and owners Rebecca and Jason and their staff for organizing a fun, crea- tive, and safe race! Also thanks to police, city officials, Hernan, and vol- unteers. Looking forward to this race next year! My race advice: grab your tutu or costume and leave the Garmin at home!
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Uprising Fitness Challenge — 04/0216 — Melbourne
Challenge Accepted!
Race report by Brittany Streufert
OVERALL 3 MILE MEN Joe Harkin, 27:51 David Bils, 29:28 Shawn Wilson, 31:59
OVERALL 3 MILE WOMEN Carla Stapleton, 29:52 The Uprising Fitness Challenge was a morning filled with Laurie McGee, 33:08 sweat and hard work by its participants. Athletes gathered to Maddie Maratta, 35;36 crawl, jump, carry sandbags, hoist kettle bells, run through OVERALL 1 MILE tires, move cinder blocks and then run either a 3 mile or 1 Matt Mahoney, 19:15 mile distance. Patrick Mondor, 23:12 It may sound difficult but there were tons of smiles and a fun Stephanie Mondor, 23:59 time was had by all. At the finish line, participants were treat- ed to hot dogs, chili, and ice cold beer. Overall and age group winners received an awesome growler to fill at Intracoastal Brewing Company. The event benefited the Children’s Home Society of Florida. For event results, click here. Photographs courtesy of Up & Running Race Management.
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Mike Acosta celebrates his sixth Male CEO win with his family.
THANK YOU
HEALTH FIRST PRO-HEALTH & FITNESS CENTERS! They allow us to use a meeting room in one of their facilities for our SCR Board Meet- ing each month. Health First Pro-Health & Fitness Centers are where health and well- ness are a way of life. As a member, you have access to four state-of-the-art facilities, each with their own unique feel and special features. With over 25 years of exceptional experience in health & fitness centers, Pro-Health & Fitness Centers have degreed and certified exercise staff dedicated to a well-rounded, total fitness expe- rience. They offer a wide variety of classes, from kick-boxing to yo- ga to swim lessons for the kids. And there’s even a complete mind and body weight-loss pro- gram called LIVFIT. When you join any Pro-Health & Fitness Center, you become a member
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Pirate Plunder 2 Miler — 4/9/16— Melbourne New Course Makes For Plankin’ Good Times
Race report by Marisa Flint
OVERALL MEN Chris Cacciapaglia, 10:07 Shane Streufert, 10:30 Jaymes Cole. 10:32
OVERALL WOMEN Sara Trane, 11:34 Melissa Taylor, 11:53 Kim Hunger, 12:13
MASTERS Jonathon Howse, 11:36
Julie Hannah, 12:25
Fair winds and following seas were with the 1,028 participants at Running TEAM DIVISION Zone’s Pirate Plunder on a beautiful Saturday evening. This sixth race in Long Doggers Club Running Zone’s seven-race series is a popular evening event taking place at Meg O’Malley’s, which offers a great pirate party after the two-mile race Running Zone to quench the thirst of the pirate runners. Pirate awards were the booty for the winners, and Running Zone sponsored a costume contest as well as a The Has Beens Li’l Pirate kids’ run. More treasure was to be found with the giveaway of a SCHOOL PARTICIPATION three-day cruise for two! Westside Elementary For some hardy souls, this was the second race of the day; these bucca- neers started the morning at the SCR series race Space Walk of Fame 8k Team Covenant and 2-miler before taking to the streets of Melbourne in the evening. Chris Cacciapaglia scorched the course in a blazing 10:07, while Shane Indian Harbour Montessori Streufert added a second place overall at this race to his master’s win at Space Walk. Jaymes Cole rounded out third place just two seconds be- hind Shane. Sara Trane scored the overall win for the women after warm- ing up with her second place overall women finish at Space Walk, followed Pictured above: These lovely by Melissa Taylor and Kim Hunger. Julie Hannah made hers a double with lady buccaneers take to the master’s wins at both races. streets at the Pirate Plunder. Next up for the Running Zone race series is the last of the season, Run for Photo courtesy of Running Zone the Gecko 5k, which will take place on May 7th. and Barry Jones. For complete race results click here.
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5K SunSet Run & Walk — 4/16/16 — Melbourne Beach Energetic Runners and Walkers Support 4th Annual Sunset 5K
As Winnie the Pooh would say, it was a blustery evening indeed for Race report by Lisa Hamelin a run at the SunSet 5K, which took place through the neighborhood surrounding Gemini Elementary. A little wind didn't scare off the 222 finishers of this race though, and the proceeds benefitted the Gemi- OVERALL MEN ni Technology Fund. The energy was high and it was evident at the Austin Camps, 19:46 start line how enthusiastic the students were to participate; as race director EB Ring says, “one of the best parts is that everyone got Deve Oswald, 21:07 involved: the parents, the teachers, and their students!” Alexander Federov, 21:15
Austin Camps was the overall male winner in a time of 19:46, fol- OVERALL WOMEN lowed by 12-year-old Deve Oswald in 21:07 and Alexander Federov Brooke Slviter, 21:30 in 21:15. Another 12-year-old, Brooke Slviter, won on the women’s Sarah Young, 22:44 side in 21:30; Sarah Young took second place and SCR member Anne Dockery, 23:31 Anne Dockery rounded out the top three in 23:31. For complete race results click here. MASTERS Gary Whalley, 22:38
Michelle Chenard, 25:50
Participants ran like the wind at the SunSet 5k!
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Run For It 5K — 4/16/16 — Satellite Beach
What or For Whom Do You Run?
Runners run for all different reasons. On Saturday, April 16th, runners and walkers gathered together to run for a great cause.
The Longstreets prevailed Race report by Lisa Hamelin at the finish line—Rob Longsteet won overall male with a time of 18:51 and his OVERALL MEN wife, Michele won female masters with a time of 22:33. Rounding out the men were Ralf Rob Longstreet, 18:51 Tuennermann and George Mason for second and third place. Art Ralf Tuennermann, 19:20 Anderson took male masters with a time of 20:07. George Mason, 19:36
The overall females were Lindsay Issac, Tracy Dutra and Nicole OVERALL WOMEN Demars for first, second and third respectively. Lindsay and Tracy Lindsay Isaac, 20:39 were only offset from each other by one second! Nicole came in Tracy Dutra, 20:40 with a 21:54. Nicole Demars, 21:54
The participants were invited to write down what/who they run for. MALE MASTERS Their writings were up for display so that all could see. Art Anderson, 20:07
The race benefits the non-profit, To Write Love on Her Arms. FEMALE MASTERS TWLOHA is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people that are struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and sui- Michele Londstreet, 22:33 cide. Local, Jamie Tworkowski started it back in 2006. They aim to TEAMS encourage, inform, inspire and to help those struggling into a treat- ment and recovery plan. More information can be found here. The Has Beens, 1:20:39 Clemente Fun Run, 1:31:36 Photographs provided TWLOHA. Praestantia, 1:36:01
Left: Machelle and Emily Deruelle from Melbourne cross the line. Right: Emily Murray from Tallahassee and Gillian Flanagan from Estero, along with 585 other participants, get the race started.
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RUN A MILE WITH STEVE HEDGESPETH
Name: Steve Hedgespeth
Family: Wife Kelly, daughter Kara (age 9) and son, Colin (age 7) Age: 37 Originally from: Baltimore, MD Currently reside: West Melbourne
Number of years running: 24 Began running because: I wanted to be on a high school sports team and cross coun- try didn’t cut anybody.
I knew I was hooked when: I made the varsity cross country team my sophomore year in high school. In my first race, I ran a PR in the first mile of the three mile race and just kept going.
Race personal records (PRs) : 5K Collegiate: 15:33, Post-Collegiate: 16:33 10K Collegiate: 32:39, Post-Collegiate: 34:55 10-Mile Collegiate: 54:28, Post Collegiate: 58:34 Marathon Collegiate: 2:39:01, Post-Collegiate: 2:48:52
What has been my biggest running accom- plishment to date: I would say my biggest running accomplishment was making the cross country and track teams at the University of Mary- land. I was cut from the team at walk-on tryouts my freshman year despite winning the 4-mile try- out race (no walk-ons made the team that year).
I doubled my weekly mileage and did some pretty insane workouts and made the team my sopho- more year. (Image from Steve with daughter, Kara atSpaceCoastDai- Downtown Melbourne. ly.com)
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RUN A MILE WITH STEVE HEDGESPETH
Favorite local and/or out of town race: I like all the ROY series races, but my favorite is probably the Turtle Krawl 5K. The Running Zone races are a lot of fun for my kids, but I really don’t have the speed to compete at the shorter distanc- es. Favorite places to train: I usually do my long runs in the neighborhoods of Indialantic and Mel- bourne Beach. There’s no stop lights, little traffic and the asphalt is a little softer than the concrete sidewalks that prevail around where I live. I actu- ally do most of my faster paced workouts on the treadmill now. It seems to be better for my joints and I have to go fast or fall off! I listen to music so it’s not quite so boring. Running Goals: I always want to do well in the ROY standings and would like to set some more course PRs in the races left to go this year. Training Philosophy: Everybody’s different, but for me the key seems to be to get at least 2 quality workouts in every week: a long run and either a tempo
Steve racing in the Space Coast Half Marathon.
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RUN A MILE WITH STEVE HEDGESPETH
run or interval workout. The rest is usually re- covery runs or the elliptical machine. It’s im- portant to train consistently, but I’m not afraid to take a day off. It’s also important to take some longer recovery periods occasionally. I usually take at least a couple of weeks off at the end of the ROY series each year and take a few mini breaks throughout the year. It keeps me fresh.
Running Partners: I run by myself most of the time. It’s hard to coordinate around work and family schedules. I try to squeeze my run in whenever I can.
One piece of advice that I would give to a new runner: It all depends on the person’s goals. If the goal is to get fit, lose weight, etc. , then my advice is to be Steve and Colin enjoy being out on the course. consistent. Establishing the routine is often the hardest part of starting to run for the first time, or getting back into it after some time off.
Funniest or oddest thing I've seen while running: I remember one time I was running through a torrential rainstorm and could barely see a thing. I was running along the side of the road, when all of a sudden I was in water up to my shoulders. I was in kind of a zone, and I just kept going and I don’t think I even broke my stride. I still don’t know what I fell in. It must have been pretty amusing if anybody saw me. Other interests: I spend most of my free time doing stuff with the family. We do a lot of day trips to the amusement parks and such, as well as the occasional weekend getaway. It seems we’re always planning some sort of vacation. Last movie I saw: Race (the Jesse Owens movie). I’d recommend it. It was pretty inspiring. Favorite pre-race meal: For the longer races, any kind of pasta is good. I don’t think it really matters for the shorter races. I can't live without my.... I’ve gotten pretty addicted to my GPS watch. Last time I took a selfie: I let my wife han- If you would like to be featured in a future “Run a Mile with” dle all the photography. She’s an expert at it! profile, please contact SCR newsletter editor, Lisa Hamelin.
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Long Distance Relationships What SCR Members Had to Say About Their Recent Out of Town Races A Long Running Southern Tradition
Looking to go with a group of running friends to a racefest and make a weekend out of it? The Charlotte (NC) Racefest, one long day’s drive or a short flight may be an enjoyable option. The particular attrac- tions of the Charlotte Racefest are two-fold: the concurrent start of all three races which accommodates participants of different running and walking abilities, as well as the very accessible location with hotels, post-race activities and dinner options at only a few minutes’ walking distance
The 15th annual Charlotte Racefest was held on Saturday, April 16, un- der a very cool blue sky, with the start and finish next to the upscale South Park shopping mall and the host hotel, the Hilton Double Tree. All races – a 5K, a 10K and a half marathon – started at 7:30am, which made for a somewhat crowded start with just under 1,800 partici- pants. The course took runners through a leafy residential suburb with slightly rolling hills of Charlotte, with the 5K branching off at mile 1 and the 10K going its own way at mile 3. There were plenty of water and Ga- torade stops along the way, but only bananas and oranges afterwards, with energy bars limited to the half marathoners. However, there was beer for everyone and an excellent rock band added to the post-race am- biance.
This racefest has no expo, but early packet pick-up was handled effi- ciently at Dick’s Sporting Goods at the mall the day before. This being the 15th anniversary of the RaceFest, a pair of running socks was added to the short-sleeved technical shirts given to all runners. There were fin- isher’s medals too. Awards by five-year age groups consisted of hoodies and regular cotton t-shirts. Results were posted on www.rmssports.com.
Article by Skip & Marion Oswald
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MAY 2016 JUNE 2016 September 2016
May 1 June 4 September 10 New Jersey Marathon Pelee Island Winery Half Marathon Great Smoky Mountains Oceanport, NJ Pelee Island, ON, Canada Half Marathon Townsend, TN Carol Ball, Cindy Bishop Lori Kruger Beverly Glenn May 1 June 5 Mountain Goat Run Echo Half Marathon September 17 Syracuse, NY Osteen to Debary, FL Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Half Mar- athon & Fall 5K Skip & Marion Oswald Brittany & Shane Streufert Acadia National Park, ME May 7 June 18 Rhonda Creek Grand Canyon Half Marathon Grandma’s Marathon Tusayan, AZ Duluth, MN Beverly Glenn Joe Hultgren, Micah Vanatta See your next May 8 June 25 out-of-town Tinkerbell Half Marathon Life’s a Beach Triathlon Anaheim, CA New Smyrna Beach, FL race listed. Kelley Lake Cris & Kirt Zecman It’s easy! Just click May 14 July 2016 on the link. Ragnar Relay Tennessee Click here Chattanooga to Nashville, TN July 10 Lori Kruger Utica Boilermaker 10K May 29 Utica, NY Rio de Janeiro Marathon Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Skip & Marion Oswald Cindy Bishop May 29 Boston Run to Remember Half Marathon Boston, MA Rick Foresteire, Nancy Wingo
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BOSTON runner, became attracted to the 26.2-mile siren song.
Last year was Cacciapaglia’s first taste of Boston.
“I ran a 2:40:33 but had a really, really bad race, or felt I did,” he said. “I didn’t run smart at all and I didn’t really train for the race but was doing a lot of biking and swimming for triathlon.”
This year, Cacciapaglia changed tactics.
“I trained for quite a while and then planned to start the race more conservatively,” he said. “I went with Shane (Streufert) and John (Davis) and we were plan- ning on going about to the half together and then I was Chris Cacciapaglia going to lower the pace a little bit. But it turned out to be a really tough day and I think it was at mile six where we were all like ‘wow, this is a lot harder than it Every Marathon Has A Story should be’.” By Patti Sponsler And the Ph.D Biological Science candidate who studies On April 18, some 30,000 global athletes lined up at the Boston coral reef ecology and how it interplays with climate Marathon start for the 120th running of the world’s most richly his- change offered his final thought on the slower pace. toric and oldest annually contested marathon. By day’s end, each “I think it was the warmer weather, mostly,” he said. had their own story to tell. Here are a few from Brevard: “My time was two minutes slower but I placed about 2:42:40 - Chris Cacciapaglia, 26, Melbourne 100 people better this year. Last year I was 295th OA and this year 190th.” It’s hard to get Brevard’s fastest 2016 Boston athlete to talk about his accomplishments. Cacciapaglia will mention he has run four 3:15:17 - Julie Hannah, 42, Melbourne marathons now and that he’s a grad student at FIT and does some When Betsy Butler crossed the finish line of the 2014 triathlons. But it took some digging to discover that he cranked a Boston Marathon, she carried a photo of her dear 2:33:52 PR at the 2014 Five Points of Life Marathon in Gainesville; friend, Julie Hannah, emblazoned with the words he is actually a Dec. 2016 Ph.D candidate and that five days after ‘warrior princess’ and ‘go, Julie!’ peeking out from the running Boston this year, he competed in the USA Triathlon Nation- back straps of her jog bra. als Collegiate Olympic-distance triathlon in Clemson, South Caroli- na. Hannah, who had qualified to run that year, was forced to remain home, undergoing chemotherapy for the Oh, and he only began running about six years ago. breast cancer that had been diagnosed four months “I actually didn’t run until my junior year,” said Cacciapaglia, a stu- earlier. Although she began running again in June of dent transplant from Vashon, Washington. “I was a soccer player that year, the mother-of-two and owner/ designer of and I decided that I wanted to get on the team but couldn’t. I then Maddie Kay handbags (https://www.etsy.com/shop/ went and talked to the (FIT head cross-country) coach, MaddieKayHandbags) still had to endure multiple Pete Mazzone, and he said ‘yeah, come join the team’. rounds of radiation and then targeted therapy until January 2015. Turned out Cacciapaglia was a natural and, like most every other MAY 2016 SCR/35 SPACECOASTRUNNERS.ORG
BOSTON You have only to look at this year’s For this year’s race Hannah also Boston Marathon results to know upped her highest mileage weeks to that Hannah - now declared cancer 70-75 miles and added some of Flor- free - is, indeed, a warrior. ida’s rare rolling hills to her train- ing. “My A goal was a 3:10 which I was training for but the weather being “We did all of our last longer runs - what it was, I knew I had to adjust 22 miles and higher - in Clermont my goal,” she said. “So my B goal and I think that really helped be- was to at least try to set a PR and cause the hills in Boston, honestly, that is what happened.” did not affect me that much.”
On the undulating and unusually Hannah plans to run Boston again warm Boston course, Hannah next year - in person - with Betsy knocked 37 seconds off her previous Butler. marathon PR set on the cooler, flat- 3:23:00- Shane Streufert, flatter Grandma’s course last June. 44, Viera “I’ve run 10 marathons now and I’ve After Cacciapaglia crossed the finish never been as comfortable physical- line, locals were checking social me- ly and mentally as I was in Boston,” dia for two more of Brevard’s best - she said. “At mile 22 I got a second Davis and Streufert - to come rolling wind and I just picked up the pace through. Davis pulled in at 2:53:54 and said ‘let’s see what I can do with Shane nowhere in sight. these last few miles’.” Julie Hannah As the clock kept ticking, six more “I told Doug (Nichols) that there was locals - including Hannah - ran a photographer there where you across the big yellow and blue finish turn on to Boylston and that I line painted on Boylston Street. should tell Coach (Doug Butler) that sometimes it is ok to smile during a But where was Streufert? race. The look on my face in that At 3:23:00, more than forty minutes photo just sums up my whole entire off his personal best, the Plan- day.” Source CFO’s chip finally registered Hannah’s performance is a great his completion. advertisement for good nutrition. The question became ‘what hap- Post-cancer, she cleaned up her diet pened’? and began growing many of her own vegetables. While other folks may have made up excuses, over-played an injury or “I think my body is maybe perform- blamed others for an off- ing at a better level now that I’ve day, Streufert’s after-race Facebook gotten all the junk out of my sys- post came from an honest, hurting tem,” she said. “I stay away from all heart. the processed foods and sugar and stuff like that. Anything I eat I try to “Today was a very humbling run for Shane Streufert make sure it is nutritious and good me”, he wrote. “I just thank God for for me.” the strength to finish. It’s been a long time since I ran a race that it MAY 2016 SCR/36 SPACECOASTRUNNERS.ORG
BOSTON was all I could do to finish.” disease, Niemann-Pick (NP), a lysosomal storage disease that affects the spleen, liver, lungs, heart and, in some cases, the That simple post drew a tremendous response from the local bones and central nervous system. running community showing support and encouragement for Streufert as well as genuine appreciation for the acknowl- The closest OConnor-Smith came to qualifying for the race edgement that sometimes, despite our best efforts, even the was in 2007, when she missed her goal by seven minutes. fastest of athletes can have a bad day. “I was in my first clinical trial then and the physician directing A week later, Streufert still wasn’t quite sure why his body it wrote a letter to the BAA asking for a waiver due to my betrayed him - especially since he had the best marathon medical condition,” she said. “I wanted to be the first person training cycle to date and felt fairly confident going in. with NP to finish Boston. We never received a response.”
“It was warmer than I liked but I don’t think I can blame it all As the disease progressed and her race times deteriorat- on heat,” he said. “Some days it’s just not there. Maybe your ed, OConnor-Smith tried to enter the race via a charity related goal is too aggressive or you weren’t in the shape you thought to her condition. Unfortunately, she was then enrolled in a you were and sometimes your body just doesn’t respond.” second clinical trial and was told that her participation would be considered a conflict of interest. He postured that racing three marathons in the past 10 months also might have taken a toll. It was probably just as well as for the first three months of the trial - an enzyme dose escalation study - OConnor-Smith laid in “Last time I ran a big PR was at Grandma’s,” he said. “I had a bed at Mount Sinai hospital in New York from Monday fourteen month (marathon) lag there from the last Boston. I through Thursdays attached to a cardiac monitor while the may try taking a year off now and run only halves and shorter enzyme was injected and multiple vials of blood were with- distances.” drawn. 5:05:30 - Anne OConnor-Smith, 50, Satellite “As time went on they let us leave earlier and earlier in the Beach week but it was still so hard to work out,” she said. “I remem- It may be going out on a limb here but the guess is that no one ber trying to just run four miles and thought it was impossi- enjoyed Boston’s course this year more than Anne OConnor- ble.” Smith. The woman who had dreamed of running the historic This year - thanks to the clinical trial - a healthier OConnor- route for more than 16 years has also been fighting a very rare Smith was accepted to run Boston for the National Organiza- tion of Rare Disorders, Inc.
“Running Boston was the coolest thing I’ve ever done,” she said tearing up. “I had been wanting so long to go there and it was obvi- ously the time to go. Our team was treated like rock stars.”
OConnor-Smith wore a singlet with the name of one of her patient partners, Cassie, who had passed away from the disease in Dec. at only 21 years-old.
“Her dad told me that she would be running with me and I could feel her on the course the entire race,” she said. “No matter how fast or slow I’ve run a marathon I’ve never run the entire thing. Always during the last Anne OConnor-Smith four to six miles I’ve dragged myself
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BOSTON through. This time I ran the whole way - even with the hills.” until May 17. If you would like to contribute log on to https:// www.crowdrise.com/runningforrarediseas/fundraiser/ “It was so fun with all the people - kids handing out water and anneoconnorsmith orange slices and candies and chews. One lady had both arms amputated above the elbow and only one leg. I hugged her so Congrats to all of Brevard’s athletes who completed Boston tight. This woman has no arms and one leg and she was cheer- this year including Danny Barrett, Titusville, ing for me. I went back and hugged her again.” 3:49:00; Ilse Berube, Merritt Island, 4:07:43; Tony Bills, Indial- antic, 3:41:18; Chris Cacciapaglia, Melbourne, BQ, 2:42:40; It was one of the best days of my life for so many reasons,” Lindsay Carl, Melbourne, 3:39:09; Jonathan Campbell, Viera, she said. “Cassie was with me; the crowds were just crazy 4:17:33; Steve Chin, Satellite Beach, BQ, 3:01:25; John Davis, awesome; I was on an amazing team; because I’d been want- Cargo City, 2:53:54; Sal Farino, Cape Canaveral, BQ, 3:32:14; wanting to be there so long; because I wanted to be the first Julie Hannah, Melbourne, BQ, 3:15:17; Joe Hultgren, Mel- person with NP to do it; because it was a beautiful day. The bourne, 3:49:19; Tory Johansen, Melbourne, BQ, 2:58:57; planets just aligned for me.” Howard Kanner, Rockledge, 4:13:36; Jackie Kellner, Mel- OConnor-Smith is living proof the charities that support re- bourne, 5:15:30; Scott Larson, Melbourne, 3:03:15; Doug search can help prevent or cure a disease and improve the Nichols, Melbourne, BQ, 3:17:57; Alison Nolan, Indialantic, BQ, quality of the lives for those who live with the disease. 3:03:55; Anne OConnor-Smith, Satellite Beach, 5:05:30; Steve “My spleen has shrunk in half - it had been eight times the Oliver, Satellite Beach, 4:04:24; Abe Oros, Palm Bay, BQ, normal size. My liver was 1.5 times normal and is now fine. 3:51:08; Cheryl Ritter, Viera, 4:13:36; Ron Ritter, Viera, My lung functions went back to normal. My platelets, which 3:21:32; Shane Streufert, Viera, 3:23:00; James Stofel, Merritt often were low, got better. And I used to be anemic and now Island, 3:27:28; Cheng Ten, Viera, BQ, 3:42:18; Kristen Tinker, no longer have to take iron.” Merritt Island, BQ, 3:27:30; Micah Vanatta, Titusville, 3:41:28; Dina Viselli, Melbourne, 3:49:01; John Wall, Viera, BQ,3:07:26; OConnor-Smith has only raised about half of the $5000 re- Midori Wiles, Melbourne, 4:16:04. quired by the charity. She is able to continue to raise funds
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3 WAYS Running Can Ruin Your Life By Angela Leeds ! You read that headline correctly—Ruin. For ing this weekend? Running a 5k? Be there by those of you who have read my other “3” articles 6:30 A.M. A training run? Get out the door (thanks to both of you), you know that I still con- before 7 or earlier. Of course, you can’t roll sider myself a newer runner. I began my new out of bed and just show up. For a simple running life in November of 2013. At the time, I hobby that you were told just requires shoes, had two expectations: get skinny and run easier. the packing list is extensive: shoes, outfit, Still waiting for both. bib, watch, inhaler, hat, socks, safety pins, What I didn’t expect was how much running towel, water bottle, arm band, headphones, would change my lifestyle. No longer do I worry phone. Take away another 15 to gather and about getting concert tickets; I worry about races 15 to eat. selling out. I don’t wonder what I’ll do this week- 3. Comfort Zone — Whether you run alone end; I have a race scheduled. Spill something on or in a group, running pushes you mentally my favorite shirt, no big deal, it was free. and physically. The thoughts fly, and soon, There are a lot of benefits to being a runner, but you are thinking about ways to solve the the fact is— if running is a passion, you are giv- problem you were avoiding. Also, you can’t ing up things that the rest of the world takes for spend hours with running buddies and not granted. have crazy conversations about crazy things. Runners talk about poop, sweat, and body 1. — Who has time to browse the Shopping aches more than any group I know. In addi- mall for hours when you could be adding up tion, runner friends show their love by coax- miles on your Garmin? If you do make it to ing you to push through pain or encouraging Marshall’s with plans to buy a new outfit for a you to keep going, even though you would special outing, you’ll find yourself in the prefer to take a cab to the donut table at the workout section within ten minutes. Who end of the race. wants to spend $60 on something you will wear only a few times? A good sports bra As the rest of the world sleeps and shops, run- and pair of socks are a much more practical ners laugh and make new friends while waiting investment. in line to use the Porta-Potty. After all, we are the only ones who understand us. Pay to run 2. Sleeping In— Florida has three seasons of 13.1 miles, post pictures with no make-up, and hot and a season of warm. What are you do- eat pizza and drink beer at 8 A.M.? Sign me up!
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5/1 USA Beach Running 6:41 am Shephard Park, [email protected] Championship Cocoa Beach Half Marathon/10K 5/1 Eat My Crust 5K 7:00 am Viera Pizza, Viera [email protected]
5/7 Run for the Gecko 5K 7:00 am EFSC Pavilion, [email protected] Melbourne 5/7 AIDS Orphans Mud Run 8:00 am Teen Missions Int, [email protected] Merritt Island
5/8 Mother’s Day Fun Run and 6:30 pm 305 S. Washington Ave, [email protected] Virtual Run Titusville
5/14 Outrun the Sun 2 Miler 7:30 am Pro Health Fitness Cen- [email protected] ter, Viera
5/15 Blueberry 5K 8:00 am Holland Farms, Mims [email protected]
5/15 Run for the Responders 5K 8:00 am Wickham Park, [email protected] Melbourne 5/21 Rescue Warrior 5K 7:30 am Duke’s Smokehouse [email protected] BBQ, Satellite Beach 5/21 No Child Left Behind 5K 8:00 am Max K Rodes Park, [email protected] W. Melbourne 5/21 For the Girls 5K 6:30 pm Wickham Park, [email protected] Melbourne 6/4 Health First CPR 5K 7:00 am Space Coast Stadium, [email protected] Melbourne
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Welcome to those in RED, who are moving up to a new age group!
1 Tom Ward, Debra Sloane 16 Jerilyn Bird, Roz Chapman
2 Keith Kowalske 17 Karen Stokes, Lacey Higgins
Steve Hedgespeth, Chuck Mathews, Jack Starr, Jessica Levi, Devin Karla 3 Brandon Philbeck, Kristin George 18
4 Molly Kirk, Tara Clark 19 Monique Pridgin Kira Furton-Sparks, Patricia Lucas, Wolfgang Jensen, Eric Larkin, Shelia Ham- Rhett Collins, Ben Yeargin, Michael Kisner, 5 blin 20 Amy Pederson Connie Harvey, Chris Reesh, Robert James Chiravalle, Devon Engel, Janna Griffin, 6 Schneider, Megan Hecht 21 Maria Dishaw, Mark Dent, William Hickman Xavier Cabrera, Kathy Bils, Kris Hansen, Paul Kennedy, Maria Alemang 7 22 Anna Squires, CJ Mitchell David Bills, Sami Kuperberg, Linda Kegut, Virginia Lamb, Jennifer Benthal 8 23 Sebastian Cooper Patricia Mankowski, Lea Anne Richard, 9 Tyler Heminger, Daniel Watts, Anuhea 24 McDowell Jennifer Penna, Michael McNees,
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Anne Dockery, Rachael Breckinridge, Tristan Webbe, Ed Springer, Nancy Wingo, 11 Callie Hardwick 26 Michael Higgins, Jessica Frank, Aiden Fischel
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14 Patricia Kiesselbach, Ember Michaels 29 Tyler Piercy, Sandy Walker, Pono McDowell
Tim Unrue, John Lucas, Riley Higgins, Pat Mister, Monica Hall, Anjay Karla 15 Ron Getska, Patty Garten 30
Rick Foresteire, Ron Ritter, Bethany Demoss,
31 Richard Doyle
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